Mark-10 ESM303 Motorized Tension / Compression Test Stand

The Mark-10 ESM303 Motorized Tension / Compression Test Stand is a highly configurable single-column force tester for tension and compression measurement applications up to 300 lbF (1.5 kN), with a rugged design suitable for laboratory and production environments. Sample setup and fine positioning are a breeze with available FollowMe™ force-based positioning – using your hand as your guide, push and pull on the force gauge or load cell to move the crosshead at a variable rate of speed.

With generous travel, clearance, and depth dimensions, a wide range of tests can be performed, including break testing, cycling, limit testing to a load or distance, load-holding, elongation testing, tensile testing, compression testing, and more. Satisfy various test methods through an easy-to-use menu, allowing the configuration of test speed, force and distance limits, cycling, preload, and many other functions, all protected by a password. Save up to 50 profiles to accommodate a range of test methods.

When the ESM303’s clearance is insufficient for the application, its modular mechanical design allows for single- and double-column extensions.

Features:

• Selectable speed setting
• Upper and lower travel limit switches
• Adjustable, removal controller with intuitive menu navigation
• Password protection of test parameters
• Stepper motor-driven, producing smooth and quiet operation with no speed variation under load
• USB output of force vs. time or force vs. travel
• Compact footprint, suitable for crowded workbenches
• Ergonomic design, with smart, clean cable management
• Integrated electronics assembly, easily removed and transported
• Adjustable mounting plate with T-slot base

Specifications:

• Load capacity:
  • < 24 in (610 mm)/min: 300 lbF (1.5 kN)
  • > 24 in (610 mm)/min: 200 lbF (1 kN)
• Speed range (Standard): 0.5 – 13 in/min (13 – 330 mm/min)
• Speed setting accuracy: ±0.2%
• Speed variation with load: ±0% (Stepper motor driven)
• Travel accuracy: ±0.002 in per 10 in (±0.05 mm per 250 mm)
• Travel resolution: 0.001 in (0.02 mm)
• Travel display position retention: Most recent position is recalled upon powering on
• Limit switch repeatability: ±0.001 in (0.03 mm)
• Environmental Conditions: 40 – 100°F (5 – 40°C), max. 93% humidity, non-condensing
• Power: Universal input 80-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 60W
• Maximum travel: 18.0 in (45.7 cm)
• Maximum clearance: 20.0 in (50.8 cm)(may be extended via single or double column extension)
• Throat depth: 3.0 in (7.6 cm) (may be extended via double column extension)
• Dimensions: 9.5″ W x 29″ H x 14″ D (24.1 cm x 73.7 cm x 35.6 cm)
• Weight: 56.5 lbs (25.6 kg)